Steelers' Max Iheanachor Draft: Smart Move Amidst Jones's Struggles

0:00On May 1st, Pittsburgh Steelers made waves drafting Arizona State right tackle Max Ehnacher in the first round, but it lines up perfectly with their line needs. Their 2023 first round pick, Brotter at Jones, just hasn't panned out a tackle, struggling on both sides, and now, sideline by Assyrius. Nick Injury from last season, late Thursday, news dropped at the Steelers' past on Jones' fifth year option, so he'll hit free agency after the 2026 season. General manager Omar Khan shifted gears after passing on a receiver, locking in a heonakor to shore up the spot opposite Troy Faltanu. Fans and analysts got caught off guard at first, but the move screams smart planning. Jones' inconsistency flashes of brilliance, mixed with too many busts, has frustrated everyone, and that spinal fusion surgery he needs has derailed. Plenty of careers before. Rosser depth plays in two, with Dylan Cook as the only back-up otherwise, and new picks like Iowa's Jennings Dunker and last year's Mesa McCormick, crowding guard spots.

1:04No clear path for Jones there either. Steelers off-season signals they're done with Jones after this year, but training camp will tell if he bounces back as depth. Eyes on how Ehnakor steps up to stabilize that line.